Fox Valley Conference
Burlington Central
Coach: Brett Porto (17th season)
Last season: 22-10, 13-5 FVC (third)
Top returning players: Patrick Magan, jr., (F, 6-6); Ryan Carpenter, jr. (G, 6-0); Cash Cumpata, jr. (G, 6-2); Bennek Braden, jr. (G, 6-2); Stefan Mesdlijza, sr., (F, 6-4); Tyler Kotwica, sr. (G, 6-2); Danny Cassata, sr., (G, 5-10); Brady Andersen, sr., (G, 5-11)
Top newcomers: Declan Wilson, fr., (F, 6-7); Colton Oniel, jr. (G, 6-1); CJ Ceniza, jr., (G, 5-6)
Worth noting: The Rockets graduated four starters, including Northwest Herald All-Area first-team forward Jake Johnson (13.9 ppg, 6.1 rpg) and all-conference forward Patrick Shell (13.8 ppg), but Porto’s teams have been a consistent winner for the past 10 years. The Rockets have nine 20-win seasons since 2015-16.

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